4-Nov-2019
Forum For Trade Justice
The Forum for Trade Justice is of the opinion that the Government of India should not agree to the RCEP as it will be a bad deal for democracy, for farmers, workers.
3-Nov-2019
Trade Justice Unions
Ten Central Trade Unions (CTUs) have called on the Government to withdraw from the RCEP negotiations due to concerns over its possible negative impacts on workers and the economy.
30-Oct-2019
The Hindu Business Line
Sections of Indian industry, farmers and dairy sector have expressed concerns over the mega trade deal.
30-Oct-2019
Bloomberg Quint
The Congress has claimed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, likely to be signed by India next month, would be a “jolt” to the country’s economy.
29-Oct-2019
South Indian Farmers’ Movements
On 24th October and thereafter, thousands of farmers organized under the Indian Coordination Committee of Farmers’ Movement (ICCFM) and ally groups carried out coordinated actions and demonstrations reject RCEP.
29-Oct-2019
Trade Justice Unions
Unions in Asia Pacific hold a series of synchronised actions, to voice their positions and opposition to RCEP deal.
28-Oct-2019
The Hindu Business Line
The widespread protests by hundreds of farmers across the country against the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) went unnoticed by and large.
28-Oct-2019
The Hindu Business Line
The Indian rice trade is keen that the cereal is included as part of the agreement as it could help boost exports.
25-Oct-2019
Indian Express
The farmers from Mandya, Mysuru, Shivamogga, Hassan and other districts staged a massive protest against the proposal as they are apprehensive that the duty-free import of milk products will affect their livelihood.
24-Oct-2019
Business Today
Those who oppose RCEP fear the pact will allow China to get access to the Indian market, especially because 90 per cent of the products are expected to have tariff free movement in the region over the next 15 years.
24-Oct-2019
Business Standard
Congress president Sonia Gandhi has decided that the party will stand against the free trade agreement, and is planning to protest the "anti-farmer" trade deal both within Parliament during the winter session.
22-Oct-2019
Hindustan Times
India has bargained a nearly 10% advantage over China in tariff elimination during the ongoing RCEP discussions in a move aimed to placate the domestic industry and pave the way for New Delhi to conclude negotiations.
22-Oct-2019
Times of India
Activists of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch on Friday urged the the central government not to take the proposed free-trade agreement, the RCEP forward.
